Destruction of the Commercial Hotel by Fire
A severe blaze consumed the Commercial Hotel on Monday night leaving it a total loss. Mrs. Vanderpool led guests to safety despite heavy smoke and flames, with one guest saved by a ladder. Nearby buildings suffered damage and no insurance covered the hotel structure. Also noted is the death of Mrs. Elizabeth Clark Taylor at age 84, with details of her English origins, family, and funeral.
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Greuke
Comig
Vanderpool
Gustav Haerle
Meyer
Baptist Church
Vanderpoul
D. G McKee
Kansas City
Weber
Commercial
Thomas Williams
John Majors
William Jordon
Williams
Real Estate Transfers July 1904 1906 and related deeds
Real estate transfers listed with names and amounts from July 12 to July 18 1906 include Bettie Lake to Lake Investment So for 4600 Higginsville pilot transfer. Chas Dierking to W A Tiemann for 90 12 48 24. Arthur B Mathewa to John G Worthington 2600 with 44 feet in 24 49 27. James Grant to W A Zeysing for 1000 12 111-160 acres. F E B Morefield to J W Hornen 675 4 lots in Asia. Joseph N Hraitenstein to Cliff B Goodwin 1 lot in Odessa. Neutral Nation Savings and Loan Assn to HC Sdydnor for 1000 pe lots in Higginville. Robert T Raseel to Jobe B Hereford or Alion 11 pt lot in Odense. Wilmot to Walter 8 toysdob sitaration 850 pt lot in insvnle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higginsville
Chas Dierking
Tiemann
Arthur B Mathewa
John G Worthington
James Grant
Zeysing
W A Zeysing
F EB Morefield
J W Hornen
Asia
Joseph N Hraitenstein
Cliff B Goodwin
Odessa
Neutral Nation Savings and Loan Asso
HC Sdydnor
Higginaville
Robert T Raseel
Jobe
Hereford
Alion
Odense
Field Wilmot
Walter
Insvnle
Birthday Party Honors Irene Burgess At Miss Burden’s Home
Miss Arline Burden entertained about forty children Tuesday from 5 to 7 PM at a birthday party for Irene Burgess aged 12. Various games were played, and refreshments of ice cream and cake were served.
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Arline Burden
Irene Burgess
Wardell Hosts Utile Dulet Club Tuesday
Mrs. W. B. Wardell entertained the Utile Dulet Club and several friends Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Leroy Farmer won first prize and Miss Laura Graddy won the consolation prize. Pink and white decorations adorned the event. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Wardell
Utile Dulet Club
Leroy Farmer
Laura Graddy
Death of R T Russell in Odessa at 77
Robert T Russell died at his Odessa home on Thursday July 19 after a long life across Kentucky California and Missouri. Born in Bourbon County Kentucky in 1890 he moved with his parents to Calloway County and later settled in Missouri and Kentucky again. A prominent businessman Mason and church member he served as president of the Old Men's Club Farmers Bank and was involved in the Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odessa
Robert T. Russell
Mr. Ruserll
Bourbon County
Kentucky
Calloway County
California
Rebeccaux
Daylist County
Missour
Kentuchy Agin
Albert Short
Covington
Missouri
Odessa Oun
Russell
Mason and Ag
Resolutions of Condolence for late August Under 61
Resolutions state that the late August Under 61, a member of the Local Union, has died removing a valued adviser and earning esteem. They express sympathy to the relatives, direct copies to be spread on meeting minutes and printed in city papers, signed by M. Gavns and M. Gaens.
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Pather
Thas
M. Gavns
M. Gaens
State Superintendent Carrington Delays State Moneys
Carrington will delay apport ionment of state school funds until about July 25 due to county clerks failing to report school enumeration. Enward funds will reach county treasurers early in August. St. Louis and St. Joseph show large gains in population. new factories in several cities boost growth. Michigan educational finance changes yield about 4 million to schools yearly plus back taxes. Mayview Notes recount local visits, deaths, and community events including Dr. Bradley's funeral and other notices.
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Carrington
Columbia
Kirkaville
Warrensburg
Cape Girardeau
Springfield
Marysville
Missouri
St. Louis
St. Joseph
Bella
Jasper
St. Francois
Hannibal
Sedalia
Jefferson City
Moberly
White River
Ozarks
Michigan
U. S. Supreme Court
Merchants Retail Association Organized in City
A local Merchants Retail Association affiliated with state and national bodies was formed at the courthouse on Monday afternoon. W J Boor was elected president with N S Baskett as vice president, Young Kwing as treasurer, and Charles Lyons as secretary. Delegates N K Baskett and E B Campbell will attend the state convention at Jefferson City. The association’s drive is mutual protection through association.
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Merchants Retail Association
Ztion
Court House
W J
Boor
N. 8
Baskett
Young Kwing
Charles Lyons
N. K E. Baskett
E. B Campbell
Jefferson City
Pennsylvania Democrat Certifies Nomination Victory
A Democratic candidate in Pennsylvania certified his nomination victory by a margin described as thirty votes amid recent state upheaval. The result underscores ongoing political tensions affecting the legislature and party standings locally.
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Pennsylvania
Legitistura
Hhis
Bedford Folks Travel and Local Developments Report
Residents and visitors from Bedford and nearby areas are listed with movements including Otto Koch in Sweet Springs, August Bueneman and wife in Levasy, and Captain Will Toepker in Kansas City. Local projects advance with new granite platforms at M E B church and a protracted meeting planned at M B church South.
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H. Bueneman
Levasy
Will Toepker
Kansas City
Marvin Hammer
Prior Creek
I. T
Wellington
A. BF. Oberhelman
Hoory
Napoleon
Granitold
M. EB
P. Osyton
M. B. Church
Local Social Notes Include Visits From Higginsville to Lexington
L B Cole is ill at home. Many residents and visitors travel between Higginsville Lexington and Buckner. Names include Webb Cole Will Meng Esthel Burny Jennie Vaughn Gordon White Claude Johnson Frank Oskar and families. AUGUST meetings teased with local residents and kin.
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Webb Cole
Higginsville
Will Meng
Lexington
Geo. B. Gordon
Charlie Cox
Will Dysart Jr
Esthel Burny
Frank Cox
Jennie Vaughn
Keytesville
Cooper Vaughn
R. L. Fox
L. Pile
E G. Holmes
Gordon White
Kansas City
Claude Johnson
Uncalled Letters at Lexington Post Office 1908 List
The following letters remain uncalled or at the post office in Lexington Missouri dated July 21 1908 Mr B Creacy Mr Percy Crowe Max Cohen Mrs Lula Jones W A May Parker Dairy Co Ralph Prulett Bettie Payne Dr J R Spencer Miss Maggie Smith 2 Miss Maria Smith August Wehrmann When calling for there please any they were advertised Drita Cuowper Powtmatrogs
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Lexington
B. Creacy
Percy Crowe
Max Cohen
Lula Jones
W. A. May
Parker Dairy Co
Ralph Prulett
Bettie Payne
J. R. Spencer
Maggie Smith
Maria Smith
August Wehrmann
Drita Cuowper
New Pastor Rev Rhea Preaches at Prairie Church Sunday
Rev Rhea named new pastor of Prairie Church will preach this Sunday July 29. Previously ran Tennessean and educated at Union Seminary Louisville Kentucky.
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Rhea
The
Prairie Church
Union Seminary
Louisville
Kentucky
Funeral in Machpelah for Mrs Emily T Foster
The remains of Mrs Emily T Foster of Kansas City were brought to Machpelah cemetery for interment after services conducted by Rev A T Rogers. She was about 77, widow of William T Foster, who died nearly seventeen years ago, and leaves two sons Foster of Ohio and Moses of Marshall.
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Mrs. Taylor
England
George Taylor
Bury
Lancaster
Thezington
Taylor
John T. Taylor
Sarah EB. Davidson
Boon
Dois City
George Harris
William Harris
Florence Aldin
Thomas Fletcher
William Callom
John Wittenberg
John Taylor
Episcopal Church
R.v. R B. Biiney
Io Machpelah
Emily T. Foster
Thin City
Kansas City
Machpelah
A. T. Rogers
Mra
Mester
William TI. Foster
K. ©. Foster
Oflosa
James ‘Moses
Marshall
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Che Lexington Intelligencer
Elizabeth Clark Taylor
Ata
Rancevelt
R. T. Russell
Public School Notes
Mayview
Rev
Henry
Kansas
Dr. Crank
Busckburn
Pack Beamer
Maude Graham
F. R. Puckett
Tille Smith
Lillian Proctor
Oak Grove
Joe Herr
Danver
Colorado Springs
Tareas Farscoe Srah Coets
Sabert Downing
Lander
Charles Simpson
Nora
St. Charles Co
Kintolka
Dr. Dalley
Nickell
Our Town
Edward the
Joe Simpson
D. E. Herr
Schmitz & Dryer
Jim Drummond
Nettie Heidbrink
Tom Rock
Judge Butt
Gas Rabins Yard
Mr Rabins
Asrria McGrew
Andy Graham
J. J Fulkerson
Mra Rankin
Kate Drummond
J. G. Worthington
Dr. Bradley
Wim. Whiteet
Wm. Drysdale
Jan, Waterhousy
Agnes
William
Odosen
S and
Charles A. Kolith
Higginesville
Bradley
David Hoover Bradley
Lafayette County
Plains
Santa Fe
Jul Ug Clarkson
Dover College
Keokuk
Lews
Hoffman
J. W. McGarvey
Lucy Brodins
Cucamongo
Cal
Pitapatrick
Mey
Robi
Mou
Carthage
Edmond
al Slike
Arthur Downs
Marvin Chapel
A, B. Matthews
Bos
W. Kincheloe
T. M. Chinn
F. W. Ridings
Wm. L. Smith
D. B. Herr
Mra W. W. Corse
Rogge
I. O
Wellington and Vicinity
Bedford
Kangaa City
Otto Koch
Sweet Springs
Emanet Flournoy
A. BF. Overhelman
J. A. Moon
Mesdames J. A
W. B. Emison
Martha McHatton
Excelsior Springs
Jobn Strodtman
J. A. Wosstemeyer
Sod Oashier
Tuesaday
A.M. Lockhart
Oskervee
Willow H. Eatow
William Toepker
Lyle Williame
Misa Kate Lean
A. M Lockhart
WoLk
J. K Grayon Thorndsy
U. L
Dover Items
L. B. Cole
Frank Cor
Henry Corbin
Buckner
Frank Oskar
Higgineville
Corrine Dysart
W. C. White
Annie Stark Kennerly
Addie Stark
Sam Vaughn
Mrs
Dick Guerie
Mrs. Guerie
Mr. and
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